Car of the Week: Mercedes B Class

Exterior:

B-class, with its hatchback-like shape does not look that up market as is normally expected from Mercedes. The B-class has a 1557mm height. It has compact dimensions, which is great for city driving. The spare wheel is an inflatable space-saver and this car comes with an electric tyre inflator. All in all, the B 180 weighs a 1425kg.

The launch car has a comfort suspension, which offers higher ground clearance, softer suspension settings and more practical 16-inch wheels on the base petrol variant, while the B 180 Sport gets 17-inch wheels.

It has a low bonnet, steeply scraped windshield and high roofline. It flaunts the oversized grille with the huge three-pointed star in the centre, the clamshell bonnet and the bumper with its integrated LED lamps. It has a massive 2699mm wheelbase.

Safety Features:

The safety feature list is long as well. Mercedes B class has seven airbags, brake assist, traction control, hill-start assist, ABS, ESP and a tyre pressure warning system. The B-class could be a small Merc, but there’s no limitation on safety equipment and features. 

Price:

The B 180 ‘Sports Tourer’ has a starting price of 21.49 lakh and 24.87 lakh for the sports variant.

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